India

Capital – New DelhiPopulation - 1,147,995,000Area - 3,287,590 km²Density - 349.19 / km²Currency - INROfficial language – hindi, englishIndia is the most populous democracy in the world stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar desert; countries that border India include Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh. The major tourist destinations in India are Agra – the home of Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world; Goa also known as 'the pearl of the east', it is best known for its beautiful and long palm-fringed beaches, age-old ruins, Gothic churches, intoxicating Feni, coconut groves and laid back way of life; Khajuraho – well known all over the world for its temple architecture and exquisite sculptures; Mumbai – the largest metropolis as well as the financial, commercial, industrial and celluloid capital of India.

India is one of the most visited countries in the world; its diverse culture is hotchpotch of contradictions. From snow-topped mountains to sun-washed beaches, from rickety rural villages to battle scarred forts, and from grand vestiges of British Raj design to the technologically savvy futuristic skyscrapers, India has it all!…

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway also known as the Darjeeling Toy Train is one of the most popular Indian railways and one of the most famous narrow (2 feet) gauge trains. Is the first, and still the most outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. The railway extends from New Jalpaiguri…